c_molina72's Blog

I posted on this subject back in April and here we go again. Is anyone really SURPRISED that the Santiago Canyon fire was started by an arsonist or arsonists? The media (sorry FOXLA) practically invites arsonists to start these fires by providing weather conditions and prime fire locations. My cousin is a Los Angeles City Fire Department Captain and I've discussed this with him, as well as with other firefighters - everyone I've spoken with agrees that the media provides way to much information.

It's frustrating to tune in and hear the reporters repeat over and over again "Red Flag Warning - that means rapid fire growth potential in these areas. Warning is from this time today until noon on Wednesday." So you're telling the arsonists that perfect conditions exist for their evil crimes, but you're also telling them where and for how long these conditions will exist." Any sicko arsonist can be sitting at home watching TV and know exactly where and when to strike thanks to the news.

I totally understand that as reporters, you have jobs to do, but this kind of reporting is just irresponsible. Trust me, I've gotten that feedback directly from firefighters. Please stop this irresponsible reporting.